![]() ![]() More such flashbacks would be welcome, although training and soul-searching are centre-stage, this being the 80’s and all.Īs with the John Wick films, the first in the series offers an imaginative springboard that the later films can only limit in terms of choices. If the Highlander is immortal, then he’s an old soul with a uniquely educated and evolved historical perspective, and his instant recognition of the Nazi foe is delightfully fleet and sour at the same time. The European cut has some key scenes for the Highlander universe during WWII, he rescues a little girl from a Nazi and casually machine-guns him to death with the line ‘Whatever you say, Jack, you’re the master race.’ This is a striking, irreverent and surprisingly brutal throwaway scene that opens up a potentially interesting world. A reckoning, a quickening, a happening, whatever it is, something nasty is a-coming and it’s likely to take the form of bad boy The Kurgan, played by the perennially awesome Clancy Brown. Macleod is an Immortal, doomed to walk the earth listening to a Queen soundtrack, brooding in an awesome New York apartment, watching wrestling matches and heeding the advice of his foppish mentor, Egyptian metallurgist Ramierz (Sean Connery). Lambert’s French accent was widely mocked, but there’s always been a close historical connection between France and Scotland via the Auld Alliance, so that mis-step could be forgiven, even if Macleod’s inability to pronounce Glenmorangie seems like a genuine gaffe. Lambert was, and still is, something of a dude’s dude his shock-haired turn as the evasive thief in Subway built his reputation as an unpredictable but charismatic leading man. And I am immortal…’ is the line that introduces our hero, played by Christopher Lambert after Mel Gibson turned the role down. I was born in 1538 in the village of Glenfinnan on the shores of Loch Shiel. ‘I am Connor MacLeod of the Clan MacLeod. Certainly, letting the John Wick’s Chad Stahelski loose on the Lionsgate property seems like a good idea, since when it comes to great Highlander movies, it would be a real shame if there could be only one. Highlander is a great-looking, funny and often dazzling fusion of The Terminator with sword and sorcery if it seemed indigestible to critics in 1986, perhaps the time has come to embrace the story of Connor Macleod. He last released new music in 2018.There’s been a reboot of Russell Mulcahy’s film in the works for over a decade now how hard can it be to revamp such an appealing property as Highlander? Five sequels, a tv show and many a rain-soaked holiday in Scotland has been inspired by this wonderfully daft bit of world-building. He found passion in The Who, but also in his solo career, and in collaborations with artists such as Freddie Mercury and Elton John. Music remained at the heart of Daltrey’s career, however. After The Who retired from touring in 1983, he began to dedicate more time to his acting, and appeared in shows such as Highlander and The Simpsons. He starred in the 1975 movie, Tommy, as the title character, and earned himself a nomination for a Golden Globe. His persona transformed rock and roll at the time, introducing signature moves such as swinging his microphone around by its cord.ĭaltrey’s success with The Who continued, even as he devoted time to other projects. ![]() He allowed himself to take centre stage, focussing on being the band’s frontman rather than writing the music himself. He briefly left the band for a while, but he returned stronger than ever. ![]() He has also dabbled as an actor.ĭaltrey’s success began four years after he formed the band when The Who’s first album earned a record deal. He also had a successful career as a solo artist, releasing ten albums on his own. After getting the band together in 1961, Daltrey never could have guessed how famous the band would become. Roger Daltrey is a legendary singer and musician, known best for forming the band, The Who. ![]()
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